Tinnitus for 8 Months

[Lefty11]

I have been suffering with tinnitus for about 8 months now, and as recently as two weeks ago I got light headed with some headaches as well.

Since getting the above, my tinnitus has gotten markedly worse and has not lessened after a while as it did in the past.

Anyone have an answer or what I could do?
Thanks in advance

 

[Kolisar]

Hi @Lefty11 .

The first thing I would recommend is remain calm. Most people recover from tinnitus within a year or two. I know that sounds like a very long time, but some of us have had it for much longer.

To that point, @Bill Bauer wrote the following post discussing studies that show a fairly high recovery rate from tinnitus:

https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/spontaneous-recovery-stats-over-70-recover-3-studies.21441/


Also, try to keep a positive attitude. Many here have found that helpful not only with coping, but can help with habituation.

@billie48 wrote his success story demonstrating how positivity helped him habituate.
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/thread...w-i-recovered-from-tinnitus-hyperacusis.3148/

@Michael Leigh also wrote an excellent post on the importance of positivity: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/is-positivity-important.23150/

and the following on negativity and tinnitus
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/tinnitus-and-the-negative-mindset.23705/

And speaking of @Michael Leigh, I will highly recommend searching out his posts. He is extremely knowledgeable on the subject of tinnitus and has taken the time to write a number of in-depth, informative, and very helpful posts on the subject, and other related topics. Below is a great one to start with. It is long, but it is worth the time to read.

https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/tinnitus-a-personal-view.18668/

Beyond that, please remember that we are here, 24/7 to help. someone is always here and willing to lend support for members of our community. No one wanted to join, and to be honest the price of membership is far too high, but we take care of our own here so you no longer have to struggle with this on your own.

I wish you well. I hope you find all that you are looking for here, and I hope to read your success story some day soon.

Please keep us updated on your progress and do not hesitate to reach out to us, either here or if you wish, feel free to PM me and I will help if I can.

 

[MBH]

Ive had T for 5 months now and I know anxiety can get under your skin, I deal with that. My T moves around so getting used to is a mountain to climb, mine has dip up and has gone down. Sometimes I turn on water for relief, I purchased hearing aid maskers and I'll wear them until I feel better. Little tricks help. Feel better

 

[Bill Bauer]

I got light headed with some headaches as well.
Since getting the above, my tinnitus has gotten markedly worse

If your T was not a result of an acoustic trauma, have you had an MRI done?

 

[GregCA]

I have been suffering with tinnitus for about 8 months now, and as recently as two weeks ago I got light headed with some headaches as well.

Since getting the above, my tinnitus has gotten markedly worse and has not lessened after a while as it did in the past.

Anyone have an answer or what I could do?

See a doctor and start diagnosing?

 

[Lefty11]

I have been to three ENT docs. Just said I would get used to it.
I have NOT had a MRI done, no one recommended it.

 

[GregCA]

I have been to three ENT docs. Just said I would get used to it.

I'm afraid that's not a diagnosis. Tinnitus is a symptom, and certainly you may get used to it, but it's important to try to figure out the root cause for it for a couple of reasons:

1. it may be fixable
2. it may indicate something more serious is going on, which may require immediate attention

I wouldn't play the waiting game for too long if I were in your shoes.
You can use this Diagnostic Flowchart to get started (hopefully you can get support from your doctors to go through it).

Good luck!